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Looking at the Big Picture: Can they really help?Indeed they can! The only problem is that with so many weight loss products out there, it is hard to figure out which ones are good and which ones are bad. Shopping around for the right weight loss supplement for your particular diet may become tough. It can get very confusing at times when everyone claims they have the "#1 revolutionary magic pill" that has extraordinary effects. Be very careful when surfing around and researching the supplement that is right for you and don't rely solely on one source for all your information. Be strongly discouraged by any strong advertising campaign that claims to lose weight fast. If it's too good to be true, it probably is! Alli has spent 150 million dollars on a new advertising campaign to help reduce weight, yet many people feel that it isn't the drug but the independent effort taking care of losing the flab. (see source 1) The FDA along with the FTC is beginning to crack down on many weight loss companies for providing misleading or unsubstantiated claims about losing weight (see source 2). In one case, a company had misleading clinical data that presented false or incomplete information to the public. (see source 3) The company had to regroup and fix information being presented to the consumer and pay a large sum to the Federal Trade Commission. Doing your homework: There are many sites you can look at such as Consumer Reports and Infomercial Scams to see what other people are saying about the product. How to review a product...up ahead... Health Risks: Drugs VS. Natural HealthcareThe big question of whether drugs or supplements are better for your diet. If you go to a doctor, they will prescribe drugs. If you go to an alternative medicine practitioner, they will recommend taking natural supplements. Which do I chose and which is better? There are many ways to chose what's best for you. Everyone's body reacts differently so everyone's treatment will be different. We always recommend going the natural way! Drugs can be harmful to your health and cause serious long term side effects. They usually come with side effects that can over exceed the benefits. Some drugs, such as phentermine (fen phen), have even been known to cause heart problems to women after a month and a half of use. FTC issues out warning. (see source 4) Dietary natural supplements are usually the best choice, although you have to also be careful in researching ingredients and its effectiveness. Keep reading to get tips on how to choose one. Either way, it's up to the consumer to make that decision and not us. FTC Tips & Tricks to Identify Weight Loss Fraud (see source 5) Analyzing Products: Weaving out the Good from the BadSo many products, which one to choose. Researching what you consume should be the same if not more important than purchasing a house or a car. Things you should be considering when finding the right supplement for you:
After you have gone through some research, always check with your healthcare provider first before entering the diet program. SummaryThere is no one weight loss pill that does the trick and converts you into one of those TV super models. Rule of thumb. With all supplements or drugs, the weight loss company must promote a diet exercise plan along with a healthy way of living. On the other hand, many companies will use this advantage to sell you garbage and yet still generate results solely off the fact that the consumer ends up doing all the work, not the pill. Sources
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These Statements Have Not Been Evaluated By The FDA. These Weight Loss Products Are Not Intended To Diagnose, Treat, Cure or Prevent Any Disease.